Desert Knowledge Australia

Connecting ideas and innovation in Central Australia

Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA) is a statutory authority focused on strengthening remote Australia through collaboration, innovation and sustainable development. Based in Alice Springs, DKA is the landlord and facilitator of the 73-hectare Desert Knowledge Precinct, an inspiring setting for research, partnerships, and events that explore desert solutions. The Precinct is home to like-minded organisations working across areas such as renewable energy, digital innovation, leadership, and First Nations knowledge. For business events, DKA offers opportunities to engage with real-world sustainability initiatives, including the DKA Solar Centre, the largest multi-technology solar demonstration site in the Southern Hemisphere. The organisation actively supports Indigenous engagement through an Indigenous Land Use Agreement and provides a platform for projects that create measurable social and economic impact. DKA is an ideal partner or destination for conference excursions, education programs, and organisations seeking meaningful engagement with regional innovation.

Beyond research and innovation, the Desert Knowledge Precinct offers a range of versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces. Options include modern training and meeting rooms ideal for workshops and board-style gatherings, as well as larger flexible areas that can be configured for conferences, seminars, and networking events. Outdoor venues across the Precinct provide distinctive settings surrounded by the desert landscape, perfect for receptions, cultural performances, and delegate experiences that showcase Central Australia’s unique environment.

DKA is an ideal partner or destination for conference excursions, education programs, and events seeking meaningful engagement with regional innovation.

Key Features

• Unique location: 73-hectare innovation and research precinct in Central Australia
• Event spaces: flexible indoor and outdoor facilities for workshops, training, conferences, and receptions
• Event potential: opportunities for site visits, education programs, cultural activities, and partner engagement
• Renewable leadership: home to the DKA Solar Centre, a national solar innovation facility
• Indigenous engagement: precinct managed under an Indigenous Land Use Agreement with the Arrernte people
• Research and development: focus areas include desert innovation, leadership and digital inclusion
• Collaborative environment: hub of organisations committed to sustainable desert futures